| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAy 1: USA - Brussels |
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Overnight flight to Brussels, Belgium. In-flight Meal Included |
| Day 2: Arrive Brussels - Antwerp |
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Arrive in Brussels and transfer to your ship docked in Antwerp, diamond capital of the world! The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the amenities of your floating hotel and meet your fellow traveling companions. In-flight meal and Dinner Included |
| Day 3: Antwerp |
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Our included walking tour of Antwerp this morning takes us to the Market Square with its ancient houses and Our Lady’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of lacework in stone. The remainder of the day is free to explore the largest city in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium. Perhaps visit the many museums, including the museum of fine arts to see paintings by Flemish masters such as Van Eyck, Breugel and Rubdens, or join an optional tour to Brussels. Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included |
| Day 4: Antwerp - Middelburg |
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After a leisurely morning cruise, arrive in Middelburg in the early afternoon. On your own, explore this enchanting city, a key historical trade center during the Dutch Golden Age with its Market Square and Town Hall with Gothic façade, or join an optional excursion to visit the famous Delta Works. Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 5: Gouda |
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Famous around the world for its cheese, Gouda has more to offer than just that! Our included walking tour of the city takes us to the Town Hall, one of the few remaining examples of Gothic architecture in Holland, and St. John’s Church with its exquisite stainedglass windows. At leisure, visit one of the cheese markets held during the summer, listen for the city hall’s chimes and see a puppet show depicting the moment that city rights were given back to Gouda in 1272 by Floris V. Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 6: Rotterdam - Schoonhoven - Amsterdam |
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This morning enjoy an included cruise around the historic Rotterdam Harbor, the world’s largest port. Later, we travel to Kinderdijk, home to 19 windmills built between 1722 and 1761 and the largest existing concentration of windmills in Holland. In 1997, UNESCO listed these well-preserved windmills as a World Heritage Site. Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Days 7 & 8: Amsterdam |
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Enjoy a guided orientation tour of Amsterdam. The remainder of your stay is at leisure to explore this large historical city with its elaborately decorated merchants, residences and warehouses all built in the 17th-century or perhaps join optional excursions to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. On day 8, you will have the chance to join an optional tour to Aalsmeer to experience the bustle of the world’s largest flower auction. Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 9: Antwerp - Brussels - USA |
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Disembark and transfer to Brussels airport for your return flight home. Full Breakfast and In-flight Meal |
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